
Antique German Christmas print titled 'Der Weihnachtsbaum' (The Christmas Tree)
History
This is a 19th century German print depicting a traditional Christmas scene with children gathered around a Christmas tree, featuring cherubic angels above and the title 'Der Weihnachtsbaum' in Gothic script. The illustration exemplifies the German Christmas tradition and likely dates to the period when Christmas trees were becoming popularized throughout Europe. Such prints are highly valued by collectors of Christmas ephemera and German cultural artifacts. The detailed black and white illustration captures the essence of traditional German Christmas celebrations, making it particularly appealing to those interested in holiday traditions, Victorian-era illustrations, and Germanic cultural history. The artistic style is reminiscent of the work produced during the golden age of German illustration.
Origin
Germany
Time period
Late 19th century